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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,270.60, 444,143.40 and 221,300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,270.60, 444,143.40 and 221,300.24 is: 331,754.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,270.60 : 444,143.40 = 221,300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,270.60/444,143.40 = 221,300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,270.60x = 444,143.40 × 221,300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,270.60x = 98,289,041,014.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,289,041,014.42/296,270.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,754.28

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